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'The Simpsons' 'Robot Chicken' Couch Gag Murders Mr. Burns and Ralph Wiggum

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 15 May 2013 22:06:07 +0000

A few weeks ago we heard the inspired news that Adult Swim stop-motion animation gurus of 'Robot Chicken' had begun crafting a 'Simpsons' couch gag to air later in the season, and the finished product might just be our favorite couch gag of the year. Donut transformations, exploding Flanders and stop-motion murder await in the 'Simpsons' 'Robot Chicken' couch gag inside!

Obituary for Matt Groening's Mother Sheds Light on Inspiration for 'The Simpsons'

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 07 May 2013 15:45:27 +0000

Matt Groening is the creative genius behind ‘The Simpsons.’ But one thing he wasn’t too creative with was the names of the now iconic four-fingered characters. Sadly, Groening’s mom — Margaret Ruth Groening — passed away last month at 94, and reading her obituary is like taking a walk through Springfield. Over the years Margaret [...]

CBS 'Under the Dome' Will Pay Homage to 'The Simpsons'?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 01 May 2013 15:29:29 +0000

The moment CBS announced it would take Stephen King's 2009 thriller 'Under the Dome' to series, certain fans rallied behind a cry of "Simpsons did it" given that the 2007 feature-length adaptation of America's favorite animated family featured a similarly domed premise. Both domes proved mere coincidence, with a 2010 'Simpsons' episode even addressing the similarity, but how will CBS' upcoming summer series pay homage to 'The Simpsons' in turn?

'The Simpsons' Gets Peggy Pregnant, 'Mad Men's Elisabeth Moss to Guest

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 22:08:54 +0000

While Peggy Olson is pretty much killing it these days on the new season of 'Mad Men,' Elisabeth Moss will suffer a bit of a setback on the next cycle of 'The Simpsons.' According to new reports, 'Mad Men' will lend its third major star to the long-running FOX animated series, as Moss gives voice to a pregnant woman in an upcoming episode, but how does Homer Simpson fit in to the woman's labor? Find out inside!

Watch 'The Simpsons' Pay Tribute to 'Breaking Bad'

Kyle Dowling — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:51:39 +0000

We're glad to see we aren't the only ones obsessed with 'Breaking Bad.'

In an all-new promo for FOX's 'The Simpsons,' the famed animated family takes on their version of AMC's 'Breaking Bad.' However, in this one, Heisen-Homer and his beloved wife/cook are taking on the town of Springfiel

TheFW March Madness Brackets Final Round — Best '90s Cartoons

Christine Gritmon — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 16:08:54 +0000

It's March Madness, and we're ranking the stuff that really matters -- animals, cartoons, retro snacks and memes.

This is it – the Final Round!

Hulu Offers Some April Fool's Day Shows We Wish Were Real

Kyle Dowling — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 15:17:11 +0000

Get ready for some new shows only available on Hulu! Okay, not really, but at least we can relive some of our favorite (fake) shows from TV history. Launching as “April Premieres,” Hulu is playing into April Fool’s Day by giving its visitors some shows-within-shows that we’ve all seen in our favorite sitcoms. Grabbing bits [...]

Real Life Bart Simpson Appeared Before a Judge Named Mr. Burns

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 15:47:31 +0000

Last year a man from England named Bart Simpson was arrested for having a firearm in an airport. Simpson is 56, so you can't blame his parents for giving him the kind of name that would result in ridicule and, eventually, a life of crime. ('The Simpsons' has been on for that long. It only seems like it.)

It was just fate that he ended up with the same name as a cartoon troublemaker. And when his trial began earlier this month fate struck again. Bart Simpson would be facing a judge named Mr. Burns.

'The Simpsons' Offer Up 'The Homer Shake'

Kyle Dowling — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 15:53:00 +0000

Finally, a Harlem Shake video for a new audience! Last night’s opening couch gag on ‘The Simpsons‘ showed everyone’s favorite cartoon family getting in on the Harlem Shake craze. And we definitely count it as a win. Dubbed “The Homer Shake,” this video starts in typical Harlem Shake fashion with a helmet-wearing Maggie boogieing down [...]

'The Simpsons' Recruits Aaron Sorkin as Himself, Of Course

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 19:23:15 +0000

Between the 'Studio 60' reunion announced for 'Go On' yesterday and the imminent return of HBO's 'The Newsroom,' it's a good time to be an Aaron Sorkin fan. Good is about to get even better as we've just learned the Oscar- and Emmy-winning writer will lend his voice to an upcoming episode of 'The Simpsons'! Guesting as himself, of course, Sorkin will provide advice to one of Springfield's citizens in a time of need, but whom?

'The Simpsons' to Produce 20-Year-Old Script By Judd Apatow

Mike Sampson — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 19:30:47 +0000

Exactly 22 years ago, director Judd Apatow ('This is 40,' 'Knocked Up') wrote a script for 'The Simpsons' that was never used (which is not surprising since, at the time, Apatow had no credits and was still a struggling comedian). But now that Judd Apatow is Judd Apatow, 'The Simpsons' are producing the long lost script, which will air next year.

'The Simpsons' Has Been Renewed for Two More Seasons

Bob Sassone — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 13:00:50 +0000

Fans of ‘The Simpsons’ were thrown into a panic a couple of weeks ago when word leaked that the voice actors on the show were holding out for more money. Fox said if they couldn’t come to an agreement this current season would be the last for the show.

There’s happy news though: the show has been renewed for two more seasons — the 24th and 25th seasons, to be exact.

Will 'The Simpsons' End Over Contract Dispute?

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 23:00:23 +0000

While ‘The Simpson’ may still be popular after 23 seasons, a contract dispute threatens the future of television’s longest running prime time series.

According to the Daily Beast, 20th Century Fox Television, the production company of ’The Simpsons,’ offered an ultimatum to the cartoon’s six principal voice actors Monday night — accept a 45 percent pay cut or this season of the show will be its last.